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...minimized. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used for this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The term "IC" ...before the equipment certification number only signifies that the potential for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to provide maximum shielding. The antenna(s) used in excess of Health Canada limits for human contact during normal operation is subject to licensing...
...minimized. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used for this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The term "IC" ...before the equipment certification number only signifies that the potential for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to provide maximum shielding. The antenna(s) used in excess of Health Canada limits for human contact during normal operation is subject to licensing...
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... and SD are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. No license is granted or shall be obtained... from a video provider licensed to provide such video. and/or Toshiba Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 16 Trademarks Qosmio...
... and SD are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. No license is granted or shall be obtained... from a video provider licensed to provide such video. and/or Toshiba Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 16 Trademarks Qosmio...
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...the computer 70 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 72 Computing tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 74 Backlit keyboard 75 Mouse properties 75 Starting an app 75 Starting an app from the Start screen 76 Saving your work... optical media 81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a disc with the computer on 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86
...the computer 70 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 72 Computing tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 74 Backlit keyboard 75 Mouse properties 75 Starting an app 75 Starting an app from the Start screen 76 Saving your work... optical media 81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a disc with the computer on 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86
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... 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 100 Exploring the Start screen 100 Charms 101 Tiles 102 Exploring the desktop 102 Finding your way around the desktop 102 Windows® Store 104 Setting up for communications 104 Connecting your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 105 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or...
... 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 100 Exploring the Start screen 100 Charms 101 Tiles 102 Exploring the desktop 102 Finding your way around the desktop 102 Windows® Store 104 Setting up for communications 104 Connecting your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 105 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or...
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...Protection Utility 124 Function Key 125 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 126 PC Health Monitor 127 Recovery Media Creator 128 Service Station 128 TOSHIBA Application Installer 129 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 130 Problems that are easy to fix 130 Problems when you turn on ...the computer............131 Windows® operating system is not working .........133 Using Startup options to fix problems 134 Internet problems 136 Windows® operating system can help you ......137 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...
...Protection Utility 124 Function Key 125 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 126 PC Health Monitor 127 Recovery Media Creator 128 Service Station 128 TOSHIBA Application Installer 129 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 130 Problems that are easy to fix 130 Problems when you turn on ...the computer............131 Windows® operating system is not working .........133 Using Startup options to fix problems 134 Internet problems 136 Windows® operating system can help you ......137 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...
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...; operating problems 151 Develop good computing habits 152 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 159 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 160 Functions 160 Help file 161 Display brightness 161 Output (Display switch...
...; operating problems 151 Develop good computing habits 152 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 159 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 160 Functions 160 Help file 161 Display brightness 161 Output (Display switch...
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... site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For the most up... The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support...
... site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For the most up... The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support...
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... or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to avoid a reach. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. If you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye... that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes.
... or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to avoid a reach. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. If you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye... that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes.
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... complete the registration process. 3 From the Desktop: On the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of windows displayed, and the order in the Search field, type Registration. The first time you turn on -screen instructions. Failure to your...offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Getting Started 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you through steps to your software setup choices. NOTE The names...
... complete the registration process. 3 From the Desktop: On the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of windows displayed, and the order in the Search field, type Registration. The first time you turn on -screen instructions. Failure to your...offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Getting Started 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you through steps to your software setup choices. NOTE The names...
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... . To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer... over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. 42 Getting Started To Shut down your computer To Shut down the...
... . To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer... over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. 42 Getting Started To Shut down your computer To Shut down the...
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... computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. To place your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Be sure...
... computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. To place your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Be sure...
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... to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is on may lose data or damage... the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Before you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Pressing the power button before...
... to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is on may lose data or damage... the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Before you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Pressing the power button before...
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..., computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. The System window appears. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in...
..., computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. The System window appears. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in...
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This option allows you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your system and reinstall Windows®. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you to remove all data from your recovery media. This is stored on page 57. The ... media. If the recovery files on your computer without losing your data. Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to restore your computer. This option allows you to restore your PC (with user's data) See "Restoring from your internal storage drive...
This option allows you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your system and reinstall Windows®. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you to remove all data from your recovery media. This is stored on page 57. The ... media. If the recovery files on your computer without losing your data. Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to restore your computer. This option allows you to restore your PC (with user's data) See "Restoring from your internal storage drive...
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... create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you have created to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer. When the... Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Be sure to separately save the files you are not restored during this media. The amount of the screen. ...
... create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you have created to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer. When the... Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Be sure to separately save the files you are not restored during this media. The amount of the screen. ...
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For information on using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you have created recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of the ...
For information on using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you have created recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of the ...
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... indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on your internal storage drive will attempt to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data to restart the computer. For more information, see "Backing up . Refresh your PC (with ... process, however the current directory structure will be connected to back up of your work" on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Click Yes to complete the recovery process. Please make a complete back up your data.
... indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on your internal storage drive will attempt to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data to restart the computer. For more information, see "Backing up . Refresh your PC (with ... process, however the current directory structure will be connected to back up of your work" on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Click Yes to complete the recovery process. Please make a complete back up your data.
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Be sure to save your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work" on page 77). The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files," and click Get Started. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.
Be sure to save your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work" on page 77). The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files," and click Get Started. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.
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... to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 Move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Reset your work" on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to external ... up your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 77). NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to refresh your PC" window appears. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system ...
... to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 Move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Reset your work" on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to external ... up your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 77). NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to refresh your PC" window appears. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system ...
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The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen